Chapter 57: Curiosity
A brief reconnaissance of the underground kingdom of Nomorigen determined that the gnomes had suffered a cataclysm. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info because the situation of Nomorigen is too complicated, and none of the Oss and dwarven brothers are familiar with this huge underground kingdom. Oss feared that if he blindly led his brothers to search deeply. Not only can you get lost in this mechanical city, but you may also encounter enemies who are incapacitated.
Therefore, Oss and his brothers simply sorted out the teleportation hall. Later, he asked the bronze dragon Kronom to impose two layers of protective enchantment on the hall.
Oss hopes that this little help, with limited help, will make some difference. If there are any surviving gnomes, they will successfully escape to the teleportation hall. It would be nice to even see the planks he left behind and take the initiative to find them.
Returning from the ground to the surface, at Oss's suggestion, the Kudran squad did not make much of a stop. Oss takes Stone Pier off his shoulder, and Kronom cancels Stone Pier's transformation magic. Then Oss carried Kronom to the stone mound and the group set out.
Ten minutes away, the Oss and dwarves on guard along the way did not encounter any danger or attack. Outside the Spirits Village, Oss couldn't help frowning as he looked at the pool of concentrated acid that was getting bigger and bigger, and the feeling of heat in the air was getting stronger and stronger.
"Kronom, do you have anything you can do about these pools of concentrated acid and radiation?" Oss asked at Kronom.
Oss's question made the dwarves all look at Kronom, with a faint expectation in their eyes. After all, this is the village of spirits, and even more so, Danmoro, the home of the dwarves.
However, Kronom shook his head and said, "I can't, this needs to be done by the green dragons." ”
"Yes." Oss nodded, not forced.
However, Kudran asked, "Isn't the Holy Light able to purify this garbage?" ”
Oss did think of using his own power to disperse the radiation and acid of the entire Spirits Village and even the Noble Roots, a large area. However, Oss is also very self-aware, and his strength is simply not enough.
Oss was just about to open his mouth to speak, but Kronom, who was riding on the back of the stone pier, covered his mouth and said funny: "Do you want to exhaust your brother to death?" However, even this bad guy is exhausted, and he can't clean up much. ”
"Uh......" Kudran said apologetically to Oss, "Os, my brother, just as I didn't say. Oh, the king of the mountains is above, it's embarrassing. ”
"Haha." Oss was amused by Kudran's twisted appearance, and his rare mood soothed, "It's my strength that is too weak, Kudran. But I did think about purifying the radiation with the light. Looks like I'm going to have to take my time. ”
At this time, Kronom interjected again: "It's not that your strength is too weak, but the way you use it. ”
"You mean...... Brusque? Oss remembered what Kronom had said about him, and the inexplicable analogy.
"Uh-huh." Kronom said happily that it was a lot of fun for her, "You're better than those stupid big trolls." The way you use them is to summon them and stuff them out. But, bad guy, I'm curious, how did you get your power? Even if it is used in such a wasteful way, the effect is not bad. ”
The more Kronomi spoke, the more eager Os's gaze became. He automatically ignored Kronom's question, looked at the little dwarf with blazing eyes, and asked, "Kronom, can you teach me how to use it?" ”
Kronom was embarrassed by Osna's eager gaze. She turned her face away shyly and flatly refused, "I don't want to teach you!" ”
Oss had the heart to say something more, opened his mouth, but gave up again.
Everyone talked and entered the spirit village. Looking at the ruined village in front of them, Oss and the dwarves, everyone felt uncomfortable. Oss, in particular, was particularly uncomfortable. Oss really can't let go of the fact that he caused a disaster and killed the dwarves.
"Os, it's really strange, where the hell do you think those leper gnomes have gone?" Nuen said angrily, "Aren't they supposed to be crazy?" Will it still be hidden? ”
Oss also pondered for a while, and said uncertainly: "It stands to reason that it should be in the Spirit Village, outside the gate of Nomorigen, and inside Nomorigan." I'm curious that we didn't even meet one. ”
In the middle of the village, Kudran found a large wooden plank and erected it in the middle of the village. Oss walked over and handed Kudran the knife.
Kudran carved the words as he said, "Will those crazy gnomes all return to the depths of Nomorigan?" ”
"It's possible, after all, we've only been in the teleportation hall for an hour." Oss sighed and said regretfully, "It would be best if you could meet a normal dwarf compared to a leprosy gnome." Although we now know the cause and effect, we lack specific information. ”
As he spoke, Kudran carved a few lines and asked, "How is it?" Do you want to carve anything? ”
"We have buried the bodies of our fallen compatriots, waiting for you in the cellars to the north. The Kudran squad stayed. Oss read it again and nodded, "Very well, so be it." ”
Kudran fixed the plank again, and then asked, "Os, shall we go back to the cellar now?" ”
"Do you have any good suggestions?" Oss asked rhetorically.
Gothrum immediately shouted: "I have to go hunting, I have eaten hard bread for two days, and there is no wine yet!" I'm just fed up! ”
Obviously, life without wine and meat, even if it is only two days, the dwarven brothers are already having a hard time. Kudran, Nuen, and Talon Aix, all of them were ready to move when they heard Gothrum say this.
Nuen said, "Well, Os, you and Kudran and Aix, go back first." I took my second brother and Shi Dun'er to the forest in the south. ”
Oss frowned, at this time it was the center of the incident, and he really didn't want the small team to split up. Especially, this squad is full of people he cares about. However, it seems that the dwarven brothers know Oss well. Oss just frowned, and they knew what Oss was worried about.
Nuen said, "Don't worry, we'll go and get back quickly." If everyone goes together, the movement will be too big. ”
Kudran also advised: "Os, you can rest assured. Haha, don't underestimate our dwarves' survival skills. The last time I couldn't beat the wolves, it was just an accident! ”
"Okay." Oss didn't insist either, "Nuen, Gothrum, stay safe." If you encounter an accident, evacuate as soon as possible. ”
When they had said that, they went their separate ways. Nuaine carried a musket on his back and two short-handled hand axes at his waist. Gothrum was still holding his own hammer and axe. The two of them beckoned to Shi Dun'er and went to the south of the village. Oss watched Nuén and Gothrum leave the village before taking Kronom's hand. Then with Kudran and Talon Aix, head north to the cellar.
Oss didn't walk fast, but it wasn't far. In just over half an hour, I returned to the cave where the spirits village used to store fine wine. Before entering the cave, Oss and his brothers carefully examined the surrounding ground. Then, cautiously, Oss even let Kronom cast a detection spell.
"Os, my brother." Kudran watched Kronom cast his spell and said to Oss, "You're too careful, are humans like this?" ”
Oss replied helplessly: "Actually, I think so too, and it is not an exaggeration to say that I am timid. It's just that Kudran, Ex, you don't know what my life was like. ”
The two dwarven brothers immediately waited with interest for Osdi's story. Even Kronom was attracted to attention.
"Haha, don't be so curious, if you listen to me, you will definitely be disappointed. Growing up, my life was simply uneventful, without any excitement or tension. If anything, the biggest danger I've ever encountered is being accidentally crushed by a car. Another time, it was food poisoning. But, since we got out of Karanos. Do the math, how much has happened in less than ten days! Combined, more than I've encountered in the previous thirteen years! ”
Speaking of this, Oss said to himself in his heart: Alas, my brothers, even if it is crushed by a car and food poisoning, it is a matter of my last life! These adventures add up to more than I have experienced in two lifetimes and thirty-nine years......
However, no one believed Os's words. Kronom even turned his head in disdain. What she thought to herself was: Hmph, this bad guy is actually lying. My father said that mortals must have other purposes when they are lying.
Talon Ex reacted the most violently, and he said directly: "How is it possible, Brother Os! We have been living with you for almost a month, and we have been amazed by both your erudition and your breadth of knowledge! There is also the understanding, perception, and treatment of things, and even Uncle Gal praises you. Well, except that you don't know much about some common sense, but even the power you didn't have in the first place is now similar to us! ”
Kudran chimed in: "Ex is right, Os. Your previous life doesn't look like nothing has happened to you. ”
Oss opened his mouth, but it was hard to speak. He didn't know how to explain it, but he still had twenty-six years of life in the endless starry sky, on a distant earth. The technologically advanced earth is in the era of the information explosion. Even people who don't know how to learn can casually say a lot of specious truths. Even if you live in the middle of nowhere, you don't know anything.
Therefore, Oss had to explain: "I see a lot and think a lot. However, there really is nothing wonderful about my life. Ax, don't praise me so much, I'm really not that good. ”
However, the explanation pales, as Oss is indeed withholding a large part of the facts. Kudran and Talon Ax, both laughed and said that Oss was modest. They also asked Oss if all humans were like that.
And the little dwarf Kronom, on the other hand, thinks Oss is lying. Therefore, she was more curious. She was curious about what Os, a bad person, had experienced, so that he knew everything, and had such a character and thinking. Then, Kronom decided to wait for this incident to be over and return to the Cave of Time. She wants to investigate the bad guy who bullied her. There is also a record of what has happened to this bad person since he was born.